Golden Triangle With Dunes

Golden Triangle includes the magnificence and diversity of Delhi, architectural marvels of Agra and the vibrant culture of Jaipur. If you want to see from a historical, cultural and architectural point of view, no country on this earth can offer as much as India does. When you see on a map, all the three places together form a triangle and thus, the trip is called the Golden Triangle Tour. To enable you to make the most of your holidays, adding the Sand Dunes to your itinerary sounds too good. To bring your best of all these, we offer Golden Triangle with Dunes tour.

The 5 Nights / 6 Days tour allows tourists to explore the iconic places including heritage sites and return to their home with many unforgettable memories that last for long. The exclusively crafted tour starts and ends at Delhi where you can see beautiful sights like Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb and many more. After that, you will move towards the south - Agra, which has glorious architectural sights like Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, and Fatehpur Sikri. Moving further, it is on towards the west – Jaipur that is also known as the ‘Pink City of India’. City Palace and the fort at Amber are some of the star attractions here. With our expert tour guides by your side, you will get a complete insight into everything that grabs your attention.

On arrival at Delhi airport, our representative will receive you and drop to the hotel. Proceed with the check-in formalities and enjoy your day at leisure. Delhi, the capital of India showcases a beautiful mélange of the old and new. From bustling bazaars to the lip-smacking see food, everything is simply magical here.

Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel and get ready for exploring Delhi. The sightseeing tour begins from Laxmi Narayan Temple, also known as the Birla Mandir. It is a Hindu temple and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his wife Lakshmi. This temple is inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi and was built by Jugal Kishore Birla. After this, visit the India Gate which is located at the center of New Delhi. The India Gate was made by Edwin Lutyens and is one of the iconic landmarks in Delhi. You will also see the Parliament House, also known as the Sansad Bhavan which contains the Rajya Sabha & the Lok Sabha. Then, visit the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India.

Next, proceed to the Jama Masjid at Old Delhi. It is one of the largest mosques in India and its courtyard can hold 25,000 devotees. Moving further, you will see Qutub Minar which is the tallest brick turret in the world and the excellent example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Qutub Minar is also called as the victory tower. After that, you will see the Purana Quila, also called Old Fort in Delhi. Standing stoically amidst greenery, the fort presents a sight to behold. The massive gateway and walls were built by Humayun. It is one of the most popular historic and heritage sites in Delhi.

Our next attraction site is Humayun's Tomb. The grand monument is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. It was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort in 1569-70 and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son. Your trip to Delhi will not complete without visiting Jantar Mantar. It represents the scientific advancements of ancient India. It consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments and was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in 1723-24. Then, visit Raj Ghat which is a historic Ghat of Old Delhi. The memorial is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi who is known as the 'Father of the Nation' and other eminent leaders.

Finally, you will be transferred back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

In the early morning, your journey will start as you proceed to Agra by road. On reaching, check into the hotel and go for sightseeing of Agra. The first attraction will be the Taj Mahal. Reckoned as one of the most visited tourist sites in India, the monument ranks amongst the Seven Wonders of the World. It is built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is an epitome of love and also an excellent tourist place to see and explore in Agra. After that, explore the Agra Fort. It is a historical fort in the Agra city and was the main residence of the Mughal Emperor Dynasty until 1638.

Then, visit the tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah. Also known as the "Baby Taj", it was the first Mughal structure built by white marbles by Nur Jahan. Itmad-Ud-Daulah's tomb is a delicate artwork with fine carvings and marble lattice screens. In 1622, daughter of Itimad-Ud-Daulah built this marble mausoleum in the memory of his beloved father. In the evening, you can do shopping in the local markets.

On the 4th day of Golden Triangle India tour, your drive will begin from Agra to Dhula Raoji by road. On the way, you will see Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned town that was founded in 1569 by Mughal Emperor Akbar. The historic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. Next, proceed to Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri. It is a 17th-century mosque which was personally directed by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1571. It is built on a raised platform and has a large central dome with surrounding minarets and other smaller domes. The courtyard is basically used for religious gatherings where devout Muslims gather to pray.

Then, visit Buland Darwaza which is also known as the "Gate of Victory" and was built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat in 1601. After that, see the Jodha Bai Palace. The red sandstone palace flaunts a central courtyard showcasing the Mughal & Hindu styles of architecture. Further, visit Birbal Bhawan that is located near Jodha's Bai Palace. The center of the attraction of the palace is an intricate and double domed architecture that keeps this building cool during summers. At last, see Panch Mahal which is situated in Fatehpur Sikri. It is a five-storied marvelous architectural structure. It is open on all sides and built from red sandstone.

Once done with the excursion, leave for Dhula Raoji. Upon arrival in Dhula Raoji that is settled on the outskirts of Jaipur, check-in at a heritage hotel. It is the home of Dhulas who was a brave warrior family of Rajputs. You will visit the sand dunes in the evening and enjoy the camel ride on the golden sands during sunset time.

In the early morning, you will leave for village safari and also enjoy trekking. Return to the hotel and take your breakfast. Then check out from the hotel and proceed to Jaipur. After reaching on Jaipur, check in at the hotel.

After lunch, your Jaipur tour will start. Visit the City Palace, the excellent fusion of Mughal and Rajput architectural style. It is built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and occupies a large area which is one-seventh of the old city of Jaipur. It has buildings, temples, courtyards, museum and sequence of gardens. City Palace offers a grand view and reflects the magnificent royal grace and historical importance of the city.

Then, proceed to Jantar Mantar, a royal observatory. It was built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734. It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments and the world's largest stone sundial. Later on, you will see Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli. From here, at 50 feet rooftop, you will see almost every fort and other archaeological beauties of Jaipur. It was considered as the mirror of Jaipur. In the evening, explore Hawa Mahal which is made of pink and red sandstone. The white color marble adorns the monument and gives it a vibrant look. It is also called the Palace of Winds.

It is the last day of your India tour Delhi – Agra – Jaipur. After having breakfast, you will enjoy an elephant ride to Amber Fort which is one of the famous and largest forts in the entire state of Rajasthan. You can also visit the local markets where you can purchase things like jewelry, clothes, wood things, etc. After that, your journey will start from Jaipur to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Delhi airport/railway station for your onward journey.